Certificate of Designations for Series B Convertible Preferred Stock of Chiste Corporation

Summary

This document sets out the terms for Chiste Corporation’s Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. It establishes 1,500,000 shares with a stated value of $33.09 each, details liquidation preferences, and specifies that these shares do not have redemption rights or regular dividends unless dividends are paid to common shareholders. The Series B Preferred Stock will automatically convert to common stock at a set rate if the company completes a reverse stock split, with the company obligated to take necessary actions to effect this conversion.

EX-4.1 2 v021306_ex4-1.txt Exhibit 4.1 CERTIFICATE OF DESIGNATIONS, PREFERENCES, RIGHTS AND LIMITATIONS OF SERIES B CONVERTIBLE PREFERRED STOCK OF CHISTE CORPORATION Pursuant to Section 78.195 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada Chiste Corporation, a Nevada corporation (hereinafter called the "Company"), hereby certifies that, pursuant to the authority expressly vested in the Board of Directors of the Company by the Certificate of Incorporation, as amended (the "Certificate of Incorporation"), and in accordance with the provisions of Section 78.195 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada, the Board of Directors has duly adopted the following resolutions. RESOLVED, that, pursuant to the Certificate of Incorporation (which authorizes 10,000,000 shares of preferred stock, $.01 par value per share ("Preferred Stock")), the Board of Directors hereby fixes the powers, designations, preferences and relative, participating, optional and other special rights, and the qualifications, limitations and restrictions, of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock. RESOLVED, that the Company is authorized to issue Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on the following terms and with the provisions herein set forth: (1). Designation and Number of Shares. Of the 10,000,000 shares of Preferred Stock authorized pursuant to the Fourth Article of the Company's Certificate of Incorporation, 1,500,000 shares are hereby designated as Series B Convertible Preferred Stock (the "Series B Preferred Stock"). (2). Stated Value. Each share of Series B Preferred Stock will have stated value of $33.09 (herein the "Stated Value"). (3). Liquidation Preference. In the event of any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of the Company, either voluntary or involuntary, subject to the rights of any other Series of Preferred Stock that are in existence or may, from time to time, come into existence, the assets of the Company available for distribution to shareholders shall be distributed among the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock and among the holders of common stock, $0.01 par value per share ("Common Stock") on the basis the holder of each share of Series B Preferred Stock receiving prior to any distribution to any other holder of any equity securities of the Company, an amount equal to (i) the Stated Value plus (ii) a pro rata distribution of any cash and other distributable property that is available after the distribution set forth in (i) above for distribution to the holders of equity securities of the Company treating the Series B Preferred Stock on an as converted basis. -1- (4). Redemption. The Series B Preferred Stock does not have any redemption rights. (5). Dividends. The Series B Preferred Stock will not be entitled to dividends unless the Company pays cash dividends or dividends in other property to holders of outstanding shares of Common Stock, in which event, each outstanding share of the Series B Preferred Stock will be entitled, prior to the payment of any dividend on shares of Common Stock, to receive dividends of cash or property equivalent in amount to that paid in respect of one share of Common Stock times the Conversion Rate (as hereinafter defined). Any dividend payable to the Series B Preferred Stock will have the same record and payment date and terms as the dividend is payable on the Common Stock. (6). Mandatory Conversion. (a). Conversion. Upon the filing and acceptance of an amendment to the Company's Certificate of Incorporation ("Amendment") to effect a reverse split of its common stock at the rate of one new share for each currently outstanding 25 shares of common stock ("Reverse Split"), whether by amendment or restatement, all the outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock will immediately and automatically convert into shares of the Company's Common Stock without any notice required on the part of the Company or the holder ("Mandatory Conversion"). On a Mandatory Conversion, the holders of Series B Preferred Stock will be entitled to receive Common Stock at the conversion rate of 185.35215 shares of fully paid and non-assessable Common Stock for one (1) share of Series B Preferred Stock ("Conversion Rate"). (b). Obligation. The Company agrees that it shall in good faith, promptly take and any all such corporate action as may, in the opinion of its counsel, be necessary to effect the Reverse Split and to expeditiously effect the conversion of (i) all outstanding shares of the Series B Preferred Stock to shares of Common Stock and (ii) permit the exercise of all options, warrants or rights to purchase shares of Series B Preferred Stock pursuant to the terms of their defining instruments, including, without limitation use its good faith best efforts to obtain the requisite shareholder approval of any necessary amendment to the Certificate of Incorporation to achieve the foregoing. (c). Conversion Procedure. The Company shall use its reasonable best efforts to issue or cause its transfer agent to issue the Common Stock issuable upon a Mandatory Conversion within three (3) business days after the Mandatory Conversion. The Company shall bear the cost associated with the issuance of the Common Stock issuable upon the Mandatory Conversion. The Common Stock and other securities issuable upon the Mandatory Conversion shall be issued with a restrictive legend indicating that it was issued in a transaction which is exempt from registration under the Securities Act, and that it cannot be transferred unless it is so registered, or an exemption from registration is available, in the opinion of counsel to the Company. The Common Stock issuable upon the Mandatory Conversion shall be issued in the same name as the person who is the holder of the Series B Preferred Stock unless, in the opinion of counsel to the Company, a change of name and such transfer can be made in compliance with applicable securities laws. The person in whose name the certificates of Common Stock are so recorded and other securities issuable upon the Mandatory Conversion shall be treated as a common stockholder of the Company at the close of business on the date of the Mandatory Conversion. The certificates representing the Series B Preferred Stock shall be cancelled, upon the receipt of its certificates representing the Common Stock into which the Series B Preferred Stock is converted. -2- (7). Adjustments to Conversion Rate and Reorganization. The Conversion Rate for the number of shares of Common Stock into which the Series B Preferred Stock shall be converted on a Mandatory Conversion shall be subject to adjustment from time to time as hereinafter set forth: (a) Stock Dividends - Recapitalization, Reclassification, Split-Ups. If, prior to the date of Mandatory Conversion, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is increased by a stock dividend on the Common Stock payable in shares of Common Stock or by a split-up, recapitalization or reclassification of shares of Common Stock or other similar event, then, on the effective date thereof, the Conversion Rate will be adjusted so that the number of shares of Common Stock issuable on the Mandatory Conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be increased in proportion to such increase in outstanding shares of Common Stock. (b) Aggregation of Shares. If prior to the date of Mandatory Conversion, the number of outstanding shares of Common Stock is decreased by a consolidation, combination or reclassification of shares of Common Stock or other similar event (including the Reverse Split), then, upon the effective date thereof, the number of shares of Common Stock issuable on the Mandatory Conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock shall be decreased in proportion to such decrease in outstanding shares. (c) Change Resulting from Reorganization or Change in Par Value, etc. In case of any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding shares of Common Stock which solely affects the par value of the shares of Common Stock, or in the case of any merger or consolidation of the Company with or into another corporation (other than a consolidation or merger in which the Company is the continuing corporation and which does not result in any reclassification or reorganization of the outstanding shares of Common Stock), or in the case of any sale or conveyance to another corporation or entity of the property of the Company as an entirety or substantially as an entirety in connection with which the Company is dissolved, the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock shall have the right thereafter (until the Mandatory Conversion or its equivalent) to receive upon the conversion of the Series B Preferred Stock the kind and amount of shares of stock or other securities or property (including cash) receivable upon such reclassification, reorganization, merger or consolidation, or upon a dissolution following any such sale or other transfer, by a holder of the number of shares of Common Stock into which the Series B Preferred Stock is convertible immediately prior to such event; and if any reclassification also results in a change in shares of Common Stock, then such adjustment also shall be made. -3- (d) Successive Changes. The provisions of this Section shall similarly apply to successive reclassifications, reorganizations, mergers or consolidations, sales or other transfers. (8). Voting Rights. The holders of record of shares of Series B Preferred Stock shall be entitled to the following voting rights: (a) Those voting rights required by applicable law and as provided in Section (13) hereof; and (b) The right to vote together with the holders of the Common Stock, as a single class, upon all matters submitted to holders of Common Stock for a vote, the vote of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock to be on an as converted basis. (9). No Impairment. The Company will not, by amendment of its Certificate of Incorporation or through any reorganization, recapitalization, transfer of assets, consolidation, merger, dissolution, issue or sale of securities or any other voluntary action, avoid or seek to avoid the observance or performance of any of the terms to be observed or performed hereunder by the Company, but will at all times in good faith assist in the carrying out of all the provisions of this section and in the taking of all such action as may be necessary or appropriate in order to protect the conversion rights of the holders of Series B Preferred Stock against impairment. (10). No Fractional Shares and Certificate as to Adjustments. No fractional shares shall be issued upon the conversion of any share or shares of the Series B Preferred Stock, and the number of shares of Common Stock to be issued shall be rounded up to the nearest whole share. The number of shares issuable upon conversion shall be determined on the basis of the total number of shares of Series B Preferred Stock the holder is at the time converting into Common Stock and the number of shares of Common Stock issuable upon such aggregate conversion. (11). Notices of Record Date. In the event of any taking by the Company of a record of the holders of any class of securities for the purpose of determining the holders thereof who are entitled to receive any dividend (other than a cash dividend) or other distribution, any right to subscribe for, purchase or otherwise acquire any shares of stock of any class or any other securities or property, or any other right, the Company shall mail to each holder of Series B Preferred Stock, at least ten (10) days prior to the date specified therein, a notice specifying the date on which any such record is to be taken for the purpose of such dividend, distribution or right, and the amount and character of such dividend, distribution or right. (12). Notices. Any notice required by the provisions of this Certificate of Designations to be given to the holders of shares of Preferred Stock shall be deemed given if deposited in the United States mail, postage prepaid, and addressed to each holder of record at its address appearing on the books of the Company. (13). Protective Provisions. So long as any shares of Series B Preferred Stock are outstanding, the Company shall not, directly or indirectly, without first obtaining the approval (by vote or written consent, as provided by law) of the holders of at least a sixty-six percent (66%) of the then outstanding shares of Series B Preferred Stock, voting as a separate class: (a) create (by reclassification or otherwise) any new class or series of shares having rights, preferences or privileges equal or senior to the Series B Preferred Stock; -4- (b) directly or indirectly, alter or change the rights, preferences or privileges of the Series B Preferred Stock; (c) amend the Company's Certificate of Incorporation in a manner that materially adversely affects the rights, preferences or privileges of the holders of the Series B Preferred Stock; (d) merge, consolidate, or combine with any other company, or effect any recapitalization, reclassification or otherwise change the equity securities of the Company, other than effect a reverse split at the rate of 1 new share for each 25 shares outstanding (or better rate); (e) increase or decrease the authorized number of shares of Preferred Stock of the Company; (f) enter into (directly or indirectly) or permit any subsidiary or affiliate of the Company to enter into, any transaction with any director, officer, shareholder or affiliate of such subsidiary or affiliate of the Company, or any of their respective affiliates, or any entity in which such person or their affiliates may have an interest, except pursuant to fair and reasonable terms no less favorable to the Company or such subsidiary or affiliate of the Company then would be obtainable in a comparable arm's length transaction with a person that is not an affiliate; (g) liquidate or wind-up the Company; or (h) redeem, purchase or otherwise acquire (or pay into or set funds aside for a sinking fund for such purpose) any share or shares of Preferred Stock or Common Stock; provided, however, that this restriction shall not apply to the repurchase of shares of Common Stock from employees, officers, directors, consultants or other persons performing services for the Company or any subsidiary pursuant to agreements under which the Company has the option to repurchase such shares at cost upon the occurrence of certain events, such as the termination of employment, or through the exercise of any right of first refusal. (14). Return of Status as Authorized Shares. Upon a Mandatory Conversion or any other redemption or extinguishment of the Series B Preferred Stock, the shares converted, redeemed or extinguished will be automatically returned to the status of authorized and unissued shares of preferred stock, available for future designation and issuance pursuant to the terms of the Certificate of Incorporation. FURTHER RESOLVED, that the statements contained in the foregoing resolutions creating and designating the said Series B Convertible Preferred Stock and fixing the number, powers, preferences and relative, optional, participating, and other special rights and the qualifications, limitations, restrictions, and other distinguishing characteristics thereof shall, upon the effective date of said series, be deemed to be included in and be a part of the Certificate of Incorporation of the Company pursuant to the provisions of Sections 104 and 151 of the General Corporation Law of the State of Nevada. -5- IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned has executed this Certificate of Designations of the Series B Convertible Preferred Stock on this 5th day of July, 2005. CHISTE CORPORATION By: /S/ Kevin R. Keating -------------------- Kevin R. Keating, President -6-